According to two separate studies, the direct costs of corrosion to the DOD are estimated to be between   $ 9 billion to $ 20 billion per year, of which 25 to 30 % is avoidable. This avoidable cost can be maximized by better understanding the corrosion root cause and the implementation of sound scientific corrosion prevention and control strategies. The objective is to extend and or meet the specified service life of the assets while complying with local and federal laws and regulations.  
The indirect cost of corrosion is difficult to quantify but one of the most critical considerations. Our goal is to be battle ready now, and have the ability to operate safely and effectively without the concerns about corrosion reliability, maintainability, and supportability.
The following are among the deterioration modes that contribute to failures:
·         General Corrosion
·         Galvanic Corrosion
·         Pitting Corrosion
·         Concentration cell corrosion
·         Dealloying
·         Intergranular corrosion
·         Stress corrosion cracking
·         Hydrogen embrittlement
·         Corrosion fatigue
·         Flow-assisted (erosion) corrosion
·         Fretting corrosion
·         Stray current corrosion
·         Fungus growth
Currently available technologies /methodologies can facilitate the implementation of an effective Corrosion Prevention and Control Plan (CPCP). The plan must begin with a clear understanding of the root cause of the corrosion issue, to properly design a solution that is time tested and legally defensible.
The CPCP deliverables shall be specifications to assist and facilitate the acquisition process. Written corrosion specification should be sufficiently flexible to allow the designer manufacturer and contractor, to consider the entire range of potential solutions. Fundamentally, the various design disciplines should allow for the evaluation of the following general approaches:
·         Selecting the right materials manufacturing process and contractor
·         Applying protective coatings as necessary
·         Using proper corrosion prevention and control designs
·         Modifying the environment